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4 Herbal Supplements for Mood Support

Lots of people struggle with low mood and depression. And while there is a place for antidepressant medication, the side effects and withdrawal symptoms can be concerning for the small benefits that are typically seen. It’s also worth noting that milder mood symptoms don’t always respond as well to standard treatments (Penn 2012).

3 years ago

3 Health Tips to Boost Well-being in Fall

With the changing of the seasons the summer heat begins to fade and numerous crops are harvested. We look forward to enjoying fall flavors including apples, pumpkins, squash, and sweet potatoes. Trees change from greens to vibrant yellows, oranges and reds. As much as there is to enjoy during the fall, there are also changes that can affect our health.

4 years ago

Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil

What is so special about Fermented Cod Liver Oil? The answer lies in the fat. Actually in the fat soluble activators in found in foods like butter and especially Fermented Cod Liver Oil. This food based supplement is rich in Vitamins A, D and K.The importance of these fat soluble vitamins, besides the fact that they are not readily available elsewhere is that they play an important role in mineral and protein metabolism. Now lets take a look at each of these fat soluble vitamins individually.
5 years ago

Vitamin D for the Winter

Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin most known for its role in maintaining proper bone health and density. It is a necessary nutrient produced in the body through the skin's exposure to the sun. General daily sun exposure is usually enough to maintain healthy levels of this vitamin. In winter when the sun is not in the sky as much and we are not outside as much using vitamin D supplements may be an option.
5 years ago

Top 3 Sources of Vitamin D

According to Harvard School of Public Health, an estimated one billion people of all ages and ethnicities have insufficient levels of vitamin D, 'the sunshine vitamin', in their blood. When our skin is exposed to the sun's rays, it triggers a chemical reaction that produces vitamin D3. There are many factors that influence the amount of sunlight that reaches the skin and its effectiveness. The time of day, season, altitude, clothing, sunscreen use, pigmentation and age are some of these factors. Even those that reside in a sunny climate can be deficient in vitamin D due to cultural traditions and/or dress (National Institute of Health). If you don't get out for a 15-minute walk in the sunlight every day, the odds are you're deficient.
5 years ago

Sources of vitamin D for mood support

Cod Liver Oil and Vitamin D will help support mood, especially during winter months. Cod Liver Oil is one of those time-tested remedies, that your parents and grandparents may have talked about. It has been used as a food and medicine for centuries. Reports indicate ancient Vikings would store cod livers in caskets to ferment.
5 years ago

Protien and Vitamins for Healthy Bones

Continuing with our journey into nutrients vital to healthy bones we come to Protien/Collagen and related vitamins. This post will review the important vitamins needed for healthy bones.
5 years ago

Immune System Support Part 3

Since we've covered some basic ground on setting the stage for a healthy immune system lets look at some key supplements for long term well being.
5 years ago